Licenses Committee unanimously approves multiple license applications and recommends File 251862 for approval (3/24/2026)
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Special meeting called to order at 9:19 AM and adjourned at 9:25 AM. Five members present (Zamarripa, Pratt, Burgelis, Brower, Jackson). Committee approved individual license applications (notably NAKAMA and FIESTA CAFE), approved a set of Agenda-Only renewal/transfer items, approved Warning Letter items, and recommended File 251862 as amended (all votes 5-0).
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- Approved Class B Tavern and Food Dealer license for NAKAMA at 1600 N Jackson St. (Aye 5-0).
- Approved Class B Tavern license for FIESTA CAFE at 1407 S 1st St. (Aye 5-0).
- Approved Agenda-Only items including multiple license renewals, transfers, and change-of-hours requests (examples in file: Whole Foods transfer; Milwaukee Athletic Club rooftop hours change; Shake Shack hours change; various renewals/transfers) (Aye 5-0).
- Approved Warning Letter items related to individual operator/manager and establishment license applications (listed by name in minutes) (Aye 5-0).
- Moved approval of File 251862 as amended; recommended for approval by the Committee (Aye 5-0).
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LICENSES COMMITTEE
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- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
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- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
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